NRDC 2013 Growing Green Awards

May 1, 2013

NRDC recently announced their 2013 Growing Green Awards. I was thrilled to see Brianna Sandoval, a Philly local, make the list as their Young Food Leader. The NRDC is recognizing Brianna for her work at The Food Trust in Philadelphia, where she leads the Healthy Corner Store Initiative. The Food Trust is a nationally recognized […]

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April 2013 Garden Update

April 29, 2013

April 2013 is coming to a close and we are getting ready to put seeds into the ground here at Casa Crafty Garden Mama. Our backyard has been under a bit of construction this spring. Hedges were ripped out along the back corner of the sunroom. A new fence was installed along the perimeter in […]

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Sesame Place Opening Day: TV Free Friday

April 26, 2013

Disclosure: As part of the Sunny Day blogger program, we have been provided with complimentary tickets to Sesame Place. My excitement over reliving childhood memories is completely my own. All images are courtesy of Sesame Place. Some of Tomato’s favorite characters from books happen to live at Sesame Place. I remember going to Sesame Place […]

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Earth Day Ideas of the Week

April 24, 2013

Disclosure: This post includes affiliate links in order to help grow Crafty Garden Mama. With Earth Day this past week, I’ve been discovering so many Earth Day ideas and wanted to pass them along to you guys. I’ve put together a highlights list of some great new tidbits and some companies that have Earth Day […]

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Locavores at Philly Farm & Food Fest

April 23, 2013

How do you discover new foods and food sources if you are a locavore? You head to a Farm & Food Fest, the Philly Farm & Food Fest to be specific. On Sunday, April 14th, I had the pleasure of attending the 2nd annual Philly Farm & Food Fest. I went last year for the […]

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Village Green Spring E-Book Bundle

April 22, 2013

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links in order to further grow Crafty Garden Mama. There are less than 2 days left to snag the Village Green Spring E-Book Bundle! A few weeks ago, Village Green hosted the Healthy Life Summit. You were able to listen to 5 talks daily for a week and learn about […]

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Gardening Resources – TV Free Friday

April 19, 2013

Disclosure: I was provided with a copy of Gardening for Geeks for review. My own geeky excitement and opinions are of my own nerd self. Affiliate links are included to help Crafty Garden Mama grow. If you are like me, you are always looking for more resources about your hobbies and passions. Gardening for Geeks […]

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Dining Club Recipes Come Home

April 18, 2013

Disclosure: I was provided with a copy of Vegan Secret Supper for review. My opinions and willingness to try new foods are my own. Affiliate links are included to help aid in the growth of Crafty Garden Mama. Vegan Secret Supper: Bold & Elegant Menus from a Rogue Kitchen by Merida Anderson is a collection […]

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Stonyfield Yogurt Smoothies on the MOO-ve

April 17, 2013

Disclosure: I am a part of the Stonyfield Yo-Getters program and receive products for review. All opinions are my own. Products like the Stonyfield Yogurt Smoothies are a great way to make sure you have fruits and veggies on the go for kids’ day trips. Last week, Philadelphia Zoo members were able to schedule a […]

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Rotisserie Chicken Recipes for Meal Planning

April 9, 2013

Welcome to the April 2013 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Family Recipes This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants are sharing their recipes, their stories, their pictures, and their memories. *** Like most families nowadays, we are always […]

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